Part-Time Associate General Dentist

Reports to: Pediatric Dentist/Practice Owner and Practice Manager

Location: Houston, TX 77092

Status: Part-Time (2 days/week - Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Our client provides compassionate, Christ-centered dental care for kids and families. Their practice offers a full range of pediatric services to help children achieve healthy, confident smiles while creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

They exist to glorify God by reflecting His love through excellent dental care. Their team is guided by:

• Christ-Centered Integrity – honesty, humility, and self-control in all they do
• Diligence & Faithfulness – preparation, focus, and reliability daily
• Order & Excellence – organization, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Family-Focused Compassion – caring for patients and families as their own

Their founder leads with Christ-centered vision, diligence, excellence, and gentle strength. He prioritizes family, faith, and mentorship, shaping a team-focused environment where personal, spiritual, and professional growth are encouraged.

The Associate General Dentist is responsible for providing high-quality dental care to both children and adult patients, supporting the practice’s strategic expansion into a full-service family dentistry model. With a primary focus on clinical excellence, patient comfort, and collaborative care, this role leads adult and family dentistry services while working closely with the Pediatric Dentist/Practice Owner to ensure consistent standards, quality outcomes, and alignment with the practice’s mission and values.

This position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor role and is compensated on a per diem basis.

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Provide dental care to both pediatric and adult patients, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
• Pediatric Patient Comfort & Care: Demonstrate comfort and competence working with children, using appropriate communication and behavior management techniques.
• Independent Practice & Professional Judgment: Exercise independent clinical judgment in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of dental care in accordance with professional standards.
• Adult & Family Dentistry Leadership: Lead the adult and family dentistry portion of the practice, serving as the primary provider for adult patient care.
• Restorative Dentistry: Perform restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, and other common restorative treatments based on patient needs.
• Prosthodontic Procedures: Provide or manage care for patients requiring dentures, bridges, implants, or other advanced restorative solutions, based on experience and competency.
• Clinical Quality & Precision: Deliver high-quality, precise clinical work with attention to detail and adherence to best practices.
• Clinical
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with the Primary Pediatric Dentist as needed to ensure continuity of care and alignment on clinical standards.
• Patient Follow-Up & Outcomes: Ensure patients receive effective treatment resulting in positive outcomes, minimal complications, and long-term oral health.
• Production & Efficiency: Manage appointment time effectively to support productive patient flow and practice growth.
• Professional Growth & Learning: Demonstrate openness to learning, skill development, and mentorship based on experience level and clinical interests.
• Mission & Values Alignment: Practice dentistry in alignment with the mission, purpose, and values of the organization.
• Compliance & Standards: Adhere to all clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards required for dental practice.

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental program.
• Experience: Experience practicing general dentistry, with comfort providing care to both adult and pediatric patients.
• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes and attention to detail.
• Independent Contractor Readiness: Ability to operate as an independent dental provider, managing time, productivity, and clinical outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Pediatric Comfort & Adaptability: …